Difficult experiences can be compounded by our tendency to keep them private. It’s no surprise that we do keep uncomfortable experiences private. There is a lot at stake: hanging on to a paycheck, protecting our reputation, preserving future opportunities.
Are we protecting ourselves by keeping quiet? Or are we protecting the people and systems that create the problems in the first place?
Artwork by Mike Monteiro I read a LinkedIn post last week by Bonnie Dantonio (McGuire), an email marketing manager who recently left a position at Spotify. … »
This week the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action programs in cases involving two universities. While the impact on higher education is clear, what will it mean for corporate Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs?
Many companies claim commitment to DEI programs. Recent findings show a decrease in leadership interest, an increase in companies without any DEI program, and “40% of senior female and minorities planning to quit.”
A Wall Street Journal headline after the Court decision reads: Is Your Company’s DEI Program Lawful? … »
Welcome to the Humane Guild newsletter, a space for people in the world of tech. This newsletter highlights people-centered content about folks working and living with technology. I’ve worked in the tech industry as a software and systems developer for over twenty years. I’m interested in how people interact with technology and the business of building it.
I’ll do my best to keep the issues on the shorter side. I may link to longer form essays but I’ll rarely write one. … »